Join the High Court Legal Services Committee as a Legal Aid Counsel

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Organization Name with Details

High Court Legal Services Committee, High Court of Meghalaya
The High Court Legal Services Committee (HCLSC) operates under the High Court of Meghalaya, located in Shillong. It is responsible for providing free legal services to eligible individuals and for empaneling qualified lawyers to serve as Legal Aid Counsel.

Job Title

Lawyers as Legal Aid Counsel

Position / Job Type

Empanelment – Contractual (Tenure: 3 years, subject to performance review)

Role

Empaneled Legal Aid Counsel will provide legal assistance to eligible persons, represent clients in court proceedings, and ensure compliance with the Legal Services Authorities Act and related regulations.

Minimum Eligibility

  • Educational Qualification: LL.B. degree from a recognized university.
  • Experience: Minimum of 3 years of practice in the High Court of Meghalaya.
  • Additional Requirements:
    • Certificate of Enrolment issued by the State Bar Council under the Advocates Act, 1961.
    • Certificate of Practice from the High Court Bar Association.
    • No pending criminal complaint or disciplinary case with any Bar Council or court of law.
    • Affix a recent passport-size photograph on the application form, partially signed across the photo and form.meghalayahighcourt.nic.in

Responsibilities

  • Provide legal aid and representation to eligible clients.
  • Report the status of cases after each hearing or as directed.
  • Adhere to the guidelines and regulations set by the HCLSC.
  • Maintain professional conduct and ethics.meghalayahighcourt.nic.in

Job Location

Shillong, Meghalaya, India

Last Date To Apply

June 12, 2025, by 4:00 PM IST

Salary

Honorarium as per the approved schedule (not specified in the notification).

Procedure to Apply

  1. Download the prescribed application form from the High Court of Meghalaya website.
  2. Fill in the application form and attach self-attested copies of:
    • LL.B. Degree Certificate.
    • Certificate of Enrolment from the State Bar Council.
    • Certificate of Practice from the High Court Bar Association.
    • Any other relevant documents.
  3. Affix a recent passport-size photograph on the application form, partially signed across the photo and form.
  4. Submit the completed application form in person to:
    • Joint Registrar-cum-Secretary to Hon’ble the Chief Justice / Secretary, High Court Legal Services Committee, or
    • Office Room of the HCLSC, High Court of Meghalaya, Shillong.
  5. Ensure submission by June 12, 2025, by 4:00 PM IST.meghalayahighcourt.nic.in+5meghalayahighcourt.nic.in+5meghalayahighcourt.nic.in+5meghalayahighcourt.nic.in